T20 WC: MarkRam Builds Indias Setu Of Hope With Win Over West Indies!
T20 World Cup: In a twist few Indian fans would have expected, South Africa captain Aiden Markram ended up playing a key role in keeping India's hopes alive in the semifinal race at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. Markram produced a skippers knock of 82 off 46 balls and led from the front as South Africa defeated West Indies by nine wickets in a crucial encounter on Thursday. His composed innings anchored the Proteas chase and ensured they stayed firmly in control of the contest. While the victory strengthened South Africas own campaign, its impact was felt strongly in the Indian camp. A West Indies win would have complicated Indias qualification equation, but South Africas emphatic triumph ensured that Indias hopes remain very much alive. The equation is now straightforward for India: win the remaining matches. Victories against Zimbabwe and the West Indies would secure a place in the semifinals. For Indian fans following the game closely, the South AfricaWest Indies clash had become almost as important as the home side's own fixtures. When the Proteas sealed the win, social media quickly erupted with appreciation for Markram and his team. Many supporters celebrated the moment with clever wordplay inspired by Ram Setu, the legendary bridge built by Lord Rama in the epic Ramayana. MarkRam Setu built for India, wrote one fan, suggesting that Markram had effectively built a bridge keeping Indias semifinal hopes alive. Many supporters celebrated the moment with clever wordplay inspired by Ram Setu, the legendary bridge built by Lord Rama in the epic Ramayana. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For India, the message is clear. Markram may have built the bridge the MarkRam Setu but it is now up to them to cross it. If Suryakumar Yadav and his men seize the opportunity and win their remaining matches, the bridge of hope built by South Africas captain could lead India straight into the semifinals. Article Source: IANS
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